Director of Finance

About the role

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, an agency of the Ministry of Health responsible for tertiary healthcare delivery, teaching and outreach services, is recruiting a Director of Finance. The appointment is a four-year renewable contract, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, based in Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the execution, allocation and control of realistic budgets.
• Create an enabling environment for Sub-BMCs to achieve their revenue targets.
• Develop systems to identify loopholes and ensure compliance with the Financial Administration Regulations (FAA/FAR) Act.
• Review and implement the revenue generation module, develop a cost-saving plan and set up transparent, efficient and accountable revenue collection systems.

Required profile

• At least 12 years of working experience as an accountant, including at least five years after qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ICAGH/ACCA/ICPA).
• At least five years of experience in a management position.
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development in a related management field.
• Ability to build networks inside and outside the hospital and to complete at least one term in office before retirement.

Required skills

• Advanced computer skills and hands-on experience with financial management applications.
• Experience of multi-agency networking, project and budget management is an added advantage.

To apply, send a two-page document on vision and plans for the Finance Directorate, a detailed CV, contact details and three referees by 31 January 2016 to the Board Chairman; only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.